Recycle electronics free, protect your personal data: how you can do it
Recycling your old electronic devices is a good way to protect the environment and keep toxins from leaking into soil or water. Here's how you could do it for free.
How to recycle your old electronics
April is Earth Month, with the focus on the importance of protecting our environment! This includes recycling your old electronic. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan visited Best Buy to learn the safe way to get rid of your old devices.
Recession-proof your finances using these seven tips
Here's a few ways you can prepare for a possible recession or job loss when your budget is already tight.
Preparing for possible recession
It is a tough time for a lot of people as the cost of living is rising, there is a tariff war, and the concern about a recession. FOX 26's Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on how you can prepare for a financial storm.
Low-cost, healthy foods to power you through tough economy
An H-E-B dietician suggests low-cost, healthy food options you can put on the table during tough economic times.
Budget friendly, healthy snack options
Registered Dietician Mary Katherine Hutchinson with HEB has some healthy snacking options if you're looking to grocery shop on a budget.
Low-cost food options to eat healthy
In tough economic times, families may struggle to put healthy foods on the table. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan spoke with Mary-Katherine, a registered dietician with HEB about low-cost, healthy options.
Ways to cut grocery costs to offset potential increases from tariffs
Economists expect consumers to see rising prices in the grocery aisles first from the tariff war. We rounded up ways to cut your costs to help offset the potential increase.
Tips for cutting your energy bill costs as temperatures rise
If you've been having to switch running your air conditioner to the heater and back, energy bills can start to add up. Here's how you can help keep energy costs down.
Tips to decreasing your energy costs
Did you turn the heat on during the cold snap? Well we'll be back blasting the A/C in no time. FOX 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan has some advice on cutting your energy bills.
Katy build-to-rent community in offers single-family home lifestyle
More build-to-rent communities in Houston are serving renters looking to live in houses and a community in Katy had its grand opening offering single-family homes!
New build-to-rent community opens in Katy
In Katy, a community built specifically for renters rather than buyers offers an alternative to buying a home. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan spoke with Michelle Johnson with Tricon Peek Road about what these communities have to offer.
Build-to-rent homes option for affordable housing
The price of homes and low inventory has put homebuyers on the sidelines. As a result of this high demand, more build-to-rent communities are being constructed in the Houston area to offer an alternative. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan joins the senior managing director of the Tricon Peek Road community to hear more about the benefits.
Tariffs expected to drive up cost of auto repairs, tips to avoid them
Auto parts may be harder to come by if tariffs are imposed.
Ways to save money on healthcare
One of the biggest financial challenges are medical bills. But there are some ways you can save on healthcare and make sure you're not overpaying.
Does it work? Shelfy promises to help produce stay fresh twice as long
We tested a smart air purifier that says it can make produce last twice as long.
'Shelfy' device promises to keep produce fresh longer; testing it out
It's awful when you have to throw away fruit and vegetables when they go bad. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan tested a device that claims to help produce last twice as long in your fridge.
How to save on auto insurance, car repairs if tariffs are imposed
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports, which is expected to raise auto insurance rates. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke with an insurance expert on ways to save.
Tips to save on auto insurance amid Trump auto tariffs
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports, which is expected to raise auto insurance rates. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke with an insurance expert on ways to save.
Save money on auto repairs with these tips
President Trump's tariff on foreign cars is expected to increase the price of cars and car parts. Jon Linkov with Consumer Reports joins Heather Sullivan shares ways you can cave on car repairs.